Breath of Life

Breath of Life Lyrics and
Music

The motivational
words and lyrics of the treasured hymn begin with "O breath of life, come sweeping through us, Revive Thy church with life and power" as the first
line of the hymn. The words and lyrics of the "Breath of Life"
hymn were written by its English author Elizabeth Ann Porter Head. The
author of the hymn, Elizabeth Ann Porter Head, was born on January 1, 1850 and died
on June 28, 1936. The blissful music that accompanies the
"Breath of Life"
song of praise
was composed by Mary Jane Hammond. The
composer of the music to the "Breath of Life" hymn, Mary Jane Hammond, was
born on 1878 and died on January 23, 1964. We have placed
"Breath of Life" in the category of Christian Songs. Enjoy the uplifting
lyrics of this popular Christian song and well-known
church hymn.

Author of the Lyrics
The author of the edifying
words of the "Breath of Life" lyrics, Elizabeth Ann Porter Head (January 1, 1850-June 28, 1936),
was born in Norfolk, England and
achieved fame as a hymn writer.

Composer of Hymn MusicThe composer of the
music that accompanies the
words of "Breath of Life", Mary Jane Hammond (1878-January 23, 1964),
was born in London, England and
became famous as a musician and composer.

Information about the
HymnTitle of Hymn: Breath of Life
Author of Lyrics (Hymnist): Elizabeth Ann Porter Head (January 1, 1850
to June 28, 1936)
Nationality of Author:
English
Translator of the Hymn
lyrics: N/A Hymn written in English
Name of Composer of Music: Mary Jane Hammond (1878 to
January 23, 1964)
Hymn Category: Christian Songs
First Line of Hymn: "O breath of life, come sweeping through us, Revive Thy church with life and power"
First Publication Date:
1914

Breath of Life Lyrics

O breath of life, come sweeping through us,Revive Thy church with life and power;O Breath of life, come, cleanse, renew us,And fit Thy church to meet this hour.